Solidarity marathon
Imprisoned journalists should not be forgotten: Belarusian and Lithuanian journalists took part in solidarity action on May 3
On World Press Freedom Day, the Belarusian Association of Journalists and the Lithuanian Journalist Union held a symbolic action for the release of Belarusian political prisoners who worked in the media sphere. The solidarity action took place in Lukiškės Prison in Vilnius.
03.05.2024
African journalistic organizations’ representatives demanded release of their Belarusian colleagues
16.04.2024
On Belarusian Freedom Day, Belarusian diaspora in Spain joined Solidarity Marathon
26.03.2024
Iryna Leushyna’s words quoted at Echoing the Voices of Women action in Malmö
At the beginning of March, the Malmö Art Museum commemorated imprisoned female journalists from Belarus as part of the Echoing the Voices of Women action. With the support of the Belarusian Association of Journalists, Malmö PEN told the story of nine media women who are currently imprisoned and also read quotes from the final statement […]
18.03.2024
Solidarity Marathon for Imprisoned Belarusian Journalists held in Canada
The solidarity marathon, initiated by BAJ in May 2023, reached North America. Representatives of the global network for the protection and promotion of freedom of expression, IFEX, held a rally near Toronto City Hall. They came out with portraits of imprisoned Belarusian journalists. Thus, despite censors and dictators’ efforts, the truth thrives around the world.
13.12.2023
Bialystok: Keeping torch burning for imprisoned journalists
The Solidarity Marathon, initiated by BAJ, took place in several cities, including Prague, London, and Toronto, over the past few days. The event also happened in Bialystok, a Polish town next to the border with Belarus.
13.11.2023
London calling. Anti-censorship activists took part in Solidarity Marathon for Belarusian Journalists
Index on Censorship is based in London and advocates for freedom of speech and opposing censorship globally. The organization aims to raise awareness of threats and publicize the work of artists and writers who have experienced censorship.
13.11.2023
EU politicians and diplomats, along with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, join Marathon of Solidarity with Imprisoned Journalists
At a seminar dedicated to supporting the freedom of the Belarusian media and initiated by the embassies of Ireland, Finland, and Norway in Lithuania, a solidarity picture was taken. The imprisoned journalists and their relatives received high-level support from the Belarusian democratic leader, EU politicians, and diplomats.
09.11.2023
In Czechia, Belarusian lawyers backed the Marathon of Solidarity with Imprisoned Journalists
3 November marks six months since the campaign launch, which began in Vilnius, spanned half the globe, and recently resumed in Prague.
08.11.2023
In Lviv, Belarusians and Ukrainians expressed solidarity with journalists imprisoned by Lukashenka
Responding to the Belarusian Association of Journalists’ call to action, participants of the Astrozhskis Belarusian-Ukrainian Expert Forum media panel concluded the event by demonstrating solidarity with the imprisoned media workers.
08.11.2023
Australian TV journalist joins Solidarity Marathon in support of Andrzej Poczobut
The marathon in solidarity with imprisoned journalists continues. This time the campaign initiated by BAJ was supported by Australian journalist Steve Cannаnе, who now lives in London. He heads the European bureau of the ABC television network.
26.09.2023
“We call for the restoration of press freedom”. Australian organizations show solidarity with jailed journalists from Belarus
Media workers from the far-off continent joined the BAJ Solidarity Marathon in support of the imprisoned Belarusian journalists. The Australian Media, Entertainment, and Arts Alliance (MEAA) showed their support for the campaign launched in May from Vilnius.
02.08.2023
Reporters Without Borders expressed solidarity with imprisoned Belarusian journalists in 12 countries
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) joined the solidarity marathon initiated by BAJ on the day of the appeal review in the TUT.BY case. Offices from 12 countries supported the campaign.
02.08.2023
Belarusian media workers gathered in Batumi central square with portraits of imprisoned journalists
Independent Belarusian journalists who had to flee their country to avoid persecution and now reside in Batumi, Georgia, organized a solidarity event in support of their colleagues who are incarcerated in Belarus on political grounds. After the action, they had a meeting with the Chairman of the Belarusian Association of Journalists to discuss journalistic work and life in Georgia.
31.07.2023
Pride and integrity in prison. Solidarity actions with Pavel Mazheika held in several countries
Well-known journalist, cultural critic, and public figure Pavel Mazheika received a 6-year prison sentence. His colleagues carried out a campaign in solidarity with him in different countries. They took pictures with his image along with the message ‘Journalism is not a crime’.
28.07.2023
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